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Link to GATE maintenance November 27 and 28

GATE maintenance November 27 and 28

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Due to potential disruptions to the GATE system, the Arts Presenting project funding opportunity deadline has been extended to December 2, 2020.
Link to Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw

Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw

Date: Nov 20, 2020

This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Month of the Artist in Alberta: Statement from the AFA Board Chair

Month of the Artist in Alberta: Statement from the AFA Board Chair

Date: Sep 4, 2020

Read the statement by AFA Board Chair Mary Rozsa de Coquet on Month of the Artist.
Link to AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler

AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler

Date: Aug 11, 2020

We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.
    Link to One-time guideline changes for individual project grants

    One-time guideline changes for individual project grants

    Date: May 29, 2020

    The AFA is encouraging applicants who submitted grants to the March 2 deadline to resubmit projects for consideration under the Sept. 2020 in-take.
    Link to AFA 2020-21 spending plan

    AFA 2020-21 spending plan

    Date: May 25, 2020

    A message from AFA Board Chair, Mary Rozsa de Coquet, regarding the AFA's 2020-21 spending plan.

    Updated AFA response to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Date: Mar 26, 2020

    Updated information about the AFA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Link to AFA response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

    AFA response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

    Date: Mar 13, 2020

    AFA recognizes the potential impact to Alberta’s artists and arts organizations and is ready to support and respond to affected grant recipients.
    Link to Budget 2020

    Budget 2020

    Date: Feb 28, 2020

    On February 27, the Alberta government announced details of its 2020-21 budget.

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